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Random error Systematic error.

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1 Random error Systematic error

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3 58.3 0.234

4 58.3 0.234 In experimental data, the first uncertain figure is the last significant figure.

5 significant figure: The number of significant digits in a quantity is the minimum number of digits needed to express the quantity in scientific notation..

6 Adding and subtracting with sig figs:
Keep least sig figs beyond the decimal point

7 Adding and subtracting with sig figs:
Keep least sig figs beyond the decimal point WATCH OUT: SAME POWERS OF 10!

8 Multiplying and dividing with sig figs:
Keep least sig figs.


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